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  • Beef Casserole With Creamy Cheese Pasta

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    Ingredients

    • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
    • 2 tsp Garlic, crushed
    • 1 c. Onion, minced
    • 12 ounce Grnd beef
    • 1/2 c. Beef or possibly chicken stock
    • 1 2/3 c. Prepared tomato sauce
    • 8 ounce Small shell pasta
    • 1 Tbsp. Margarine or possibly butter
    • 2 1/2 Tbsp. All-purpose flour
    • 1 1/4 c. Beef or possibly chicken stock
    • 1 1/4 c. 2% lowfat milk
    • 1/2 c. Shredded Cheddar cheese
    • 2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan cheese

    Directions

    1. Tips: This is an excellent casserole for children and teenagers. Adults love it too! Substitute grnd chicken or possibly veal for beef. It's great to reheat.
    2. Make ahead: Prepare up to a day ahead but don't bake till ready to eat.
    3. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil; saute/fry garlic and onions for 4 min.
    4. Add in beef and saute/fry till no longer pink, approximately 4 min. Add in stock and tomato sauce; simmer on low heat for 12 min or possibly till thickened, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
    5. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or possibly till hard to the bite. Drain and place in baking dish.
    6. In medium nonstick saucepan, heat margarine, add in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add in stock and lowfat milk; simmer on medium heat till slightly thickened, approximately 5 min. Add in Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese.
    7. Add in tomato sauce mix to pasta. Mix well. Pour cheese sauce over top.
    8. Cover and bake for 15 min or possibly till warm. Let rest for 10 min before serving.

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